If you’ve heard anything about Qatar, it’s possible that you’ve heard about the summer heat. But there’s so much more to Qatar – particularly when it comes to shopping. If you’ve found yourself in need of some retail therapy recently, you may want to consider booking those flights. In addition to the great shopping, so many of the best spots are designed to be perfect places to visit, all year round!
If you’ve been inspired lately to start thinking about a vacation in Qatar, make sure you have the below five shopping spots on your radar!
1. West Walk
Picture yourself enjoying everything Qatar has to offer, without being exposed to the weather. That’s exactly what you can do at West Walk, which includes a fully air-conditioned, outdoor-style promenade – allowing you to walk between shops, cafes and restaurants without ever having to go outside. They also host regular pop-ups and activities, so you never really know what will be happening when you’re there!
2. Gewan Island
This is the spot to hit up if you’re interested in doing some high-end shopping with a view of the coast. Located just off The Pearl, Gewan Island is a Guinness World Record holder for the longest air-conditioned outdoor path of its kind – so you know you won’t have to endure any high temps from outside here. Here, you can enjoy luxury shopping and dining while exploring the marina, enjoying the views and staying cool.
3. 21 High St – Katara (Galeries Lafayette)
Imagine a long street filled with shops, cafes and outdoor restaurants, but with integrated cooling systems designed to keep everyone at a comfortable temperature. That’s exactly what 21 High St is – an open-air shopping street where visitors can comfortably walk around, even during the summer season.
4. Al Hazm Mall
More than just a shopping center, Al Hazm Mall is an architectural landmark. You’ll be strolling along marble-clad walkways, open courtyards and vast indoor galleries – all while being kept cool by air-conditioning, of course! This is a retail hub, so you can expect to do plenty of good shopping while you’re there.
5. Place Vendôme
Over 500 stores, indoor promenades and air-conditioned outdoor areas – Place Vendôme has it all. There’s no shortage of shops to hit up here, but you should make sure you leave some time to catch the dancing fountain shows, as well as taking some time to enjoy the cooled outdoor canal area.